East Indians In Trinidad: A Study Of Cultural Persistence - Hardback

""East Indians in Trinidad: A Study of Cultural Persistence"" is a book written by Morton Klass that explores the cultural and social dynamics of the East Indian community in Trinidad. The author examines the history of East Indian migration to Trinidad, their experiences of indentured servitude, and their struggles to maintain their cultural identity in a new and unfamiliar environment. The book also delves into the impact of colonialism, racism, and economic inequality on the East Indian community, and how these factors have shaped their cultural practices and beliefs. Klass provides a detailed analysis of East Indian religious traditions, including Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity, and how they have evolved in the Trinidadian context.Throughout the book, Klass emphasizes the resilience and persistence of the East Indian community in Trinidad, despite the many challenges they have faced. He highlights the ways in which they have adapted to their new environment while also maintaining their cultural heritage and traditions.Overall, ""East Indians in Trinidad: A Study of Cultural Persistence"" provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the East Indian community in Trinidad, offering valuable insights into the complex interplay between culture, identity, and social change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: Morton Klass
• | Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• | Publication Date: Jul 30, 2011
• | Number of Pages: 296 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1258072696
• | ISBN-13: 9781258072698